What can I do to help rehabilitate my brain and body?

Question by that girl: What can I do to help rehabilitate my brain and body?
After years of drug an alcohol abuse a friend of mine now in recovery is wondering what he can to to help his brain (and body) “bounce back”. I searched the Mayo clinic, but didn’t find anything. Does anyone have any ideas?

Best answer:

Answer by dude
Read a lot. Do crossword puzzles. Exercise – do something, even walking.

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